October 4–12 Is California Water Professionals Appreciation Week
Safe and reliable water is essential to our daily lives, yet we often don’t think about how this precious resource gets to our tap. It takes a team of people to deliver the water you depend on to cook, clean, bathe, garden and use every day. This year, California celebrates Water Professionals Appreciation Week from October 4–12. The annual event provides an opportunity to thank the devoted water professionals who work to make sure you have water when you need it. The California State Legislature established the designation in 2017 [...]
Skip Overseeding: Go Gold To Save
Fall is the time of year when many people in the Coachella Valley overseed their lawns for the winter. Overseeding is a very water intensive process to get the new seeds to sprout. That’s why water agencies across the valley encourage residents and businesses to “go gold!” for the fall. By skipping overseeding, you can: Save money – Seed and labor costs are expensive. Conserve water – Overseeding uses a lot of water. Going gold is the sustainable choice. Improve air quality – Less mowing or scalping means less dust [...]
DWA Welcomes International Delegates
Desert Water Agency hosted 12 delegates of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program at its headquarters Monday, September 22, to discuss water delivery in the desert. The meeting was arranged by the International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles. […]
Transform Your Yard – Save Water, Earn Rebates!
Myoma Dunes Mutual Water Company’s Turf Rebate Program is helping our community save water and promote sustainable landscaping. Residential customers may qualify for up to $6,000 in rebates when replacing grass with water-efficient landscaping. […]
Imagine A Day Without Water
From the first drip of the coffee maker in the morning to brushing your teeth before bed, water is central to our daily routine. We use it to check items off the to-do list (cooking dinner, doing dishes, wiping down the table). We also use it to treat ourselves (a hot tub soak or steam-filled shower). It is both necessary and rejuvenating. On October 16, water providers across the country challenge people to “Imagine a Day Without Water.” […]
Plant Of The Month: Creeping Germander (Teucrium Chamaedrys “Prostratum”)
A low-growing perennial that brings year-round charm to the garden, the Creeping Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Prostratum’) has bright, glossy green oval-shaped leaves that form a dense carpet of foliage and, in the spring and summer, burst into bloom with spikes of attractive rosy lavender to purple-pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Much like Rosemary, this herb can be upright and bushy, or creeping—so be sure to purchase the creeping form if you want a groundcover. This drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an easy [...]
